Biographical summary
Sundararaman Swaminathan, M.D., is a Nephrologist. His clinical focus includes:
- Experience in treating patients with complex general and transplant nephrology related issues.
- Complex coordination of care and diagnosis of unresolved illness involving the kidney
- Patient education to facilitate understanding of disease and empowering patients to become partners in managing their health
- In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Swaminathan is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows with particular interest in bedside teaching of pathophysiology of diseases. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Kidney Transplantation
- Polycystic Kidney disease
- Fluid electrolyte disorders
- FSGS and IgA nephropathy
- Iron metabolism
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2006
Fellowship - NephrologyNephrology Fellowship Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2006
ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2003
Residency - Internal MedicineMontefiore Medical Center Northern Division, Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center
- 2001
Fellowship - NephrologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
- 1996
MDPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
- 1993
MBBSThanjavur Medical College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2006
NephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2003
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2022
Nominated for Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Arizona Residents and Fellows Association
- 2022
Finalist for PGIMER Director PositionPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
- 2022
Elected to FellowshipRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
- 2020
"Teacher of the Year" in Nephrology and Transplant NephrologyDepartment of Medicine
- 2014
Fellow in Leadership in Academic MedicineUniversity of Virginia
- 2012
Red Sash AwardCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- 2011
Faculty MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- 2011
Red Sash AwardCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- 2010
The George L. Ackerman Award for Outstanding Faculty in Internal MedicineCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- 2009
Red Sash AwardCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- 2009
Best Doctors in Arkansas (Nephrology)Arkansas Times
- 2008
Best Teaching Faculty Award by UAMS Renal FellowsCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- 2005
Angela and Anne V. Marinelli Endowed FellowshipMayo Clinic
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
- 2016 - present
International Society of Nephrology
- 2007 - present
American Society of Transplantation
- 2001 - present
American Society of Nephrology
Publications